Kenneth 'Ken' J. Kendrick is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Managing General Partner and Owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB). His wealth is rooted in the early personal computer (PC) software industry. Born in 1943 in Princeton, West Virginia, his career is defined by technological foresight and sports ownership.

Kendrick graduated from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration and later earned an MBA from WVU in 1968. His entrepreneurial journey began with software: he co-founded Datatel Inc. (now Ellucian) in 1979, recognizing the immense, untapped market for administrative software for higher education institutions.

• Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) (Managing General Partner & Owner): The Major League Baseball franchise he co-owns, leading them to one World Series victory (2001).
• Datatel Inc. (Co-founder & Former CEO): The core wealth generator, a major provider of administrative software for colleges and universities (sold in 2004).
• Sports Focus: He is a major figure in Major League Baseball governance and a prominent classic car collector.
• Philanthropy: He is a major donor to West Virginia University (WVU) and the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Ken Kendrick's strategic genius was his early commitment to specialized software. He co-founded Datatel in 1979 (now part of Ellucian), building it into the dominant provider of administrative software (enrollment, finances, HR) for colleges and universities. The company successfully sold in 2004, securing his initial multi-billion dollar fortune.

His public focus shifted to sports in 1995 when he became a minority partner in the Arizona Diamondbacks. He became the Managing General Partner in 2004 and led the team to win the 2001 World Series (co-owning the team at the time). His structural contribution is tied to the successful development and modernization of the educational software sector and the stability of the Diamondbacks franchise.

Ken Kendrick's social impact is structural, stemming from Datatel's role in providing essential administrative software for higher education institutions globally. His ownership of the Arizona Diamondbacks is a major civic asset for Phoenix. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives (serving as a Trustee of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation).

His structural contribution is tied to the successful development of the educational software market and the stability of the MLB franchise.

Ken Kendrick maintains the professional, composed style of a sports executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and confident authority, blending his technology background with his high-profile MLB ownership.

Residing in Phoenix, Arizona, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to sports management, technology investment, and classic car collecting.